Christine Watt
Luton
Summary
Seasoned Retail Management professional with a proven track record spanning 20 years.
Senior Store Manager for Next Retail pre career break to raise my children. Now looking to re-establish my career in the retail sector.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support SEND
Bushmead Primary School
09.2010 - Current
- Created and managed plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies to support individual goals
- Maintain effective communication with senior leadership, parents, and external professionals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Store Manager
Next
06.2005 - 04.2007
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Optimised commerciality using promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Used a hands on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Achieved established KPI for company, area team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
Store Manager
Next
04.2000 - 06.2005
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Assistant Store Manager
Next
03.1997 - 08.1999
Commercial Manager
Next
02.1995 - 07.1997
Ladies Department Manager
Next
01.1993 - 01.1995
Senior Retail Sales Associate
Next
07.1990 - 01.1993
Skills
- Retail/Store Management
- Customer Service
- Commercial Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Strong Multitasking Skills
- Staff Development/ Training
- Retail Operations
Timeline
Learning Support SEND
Bushmead Primary School
09.2010 - Current
Store Manager
Next
06.2005 - 04.2007
Store Manager
Next
04.2000 - 06.2005
Assistant Store Manager
Next
03.1997 - 08.1999
Commercial Manager
Next
02.1995 - 07.1997
Ladies Department Manager
Next
01.1993 - 01.1995
Senior Retail Sales Associate
Next
07.1990 - 01.1993
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